MSc Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian), MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Science
The management of major trauma patients spans across many disciplines, including prehospital settings (civilian and military), emergency and critical care, specialised surgery and inpatient services and rehabilitation. Our online distance learning MSc programmes aim to provide the student with the contemporary knowledge and science which underpins optimal trauma management.
Lectures are delivered by some of the global leading trauma experts. The online nature of the programme means that lectures are available for students to watch when time allows in order to ensure flexibility.
The MSc Trauma Sciences/Orthopaedic Trauma Science are open to anyone working clinically within major Trauma, both in the UK and Internationally.
Professionals seeking to expand their academic and professional portfolio while making a genuine contribution to the field of Trauma are invited to apply.
Examples of Published works from the course:
Delivering trauma mastery with an international trauma masters. Schyma BM, Cole E, Wren SM, Brohi K, Brundage SI. Injury. 2019 Apr;50(4):877-882. Here
An Exploratory Analysis of the Geographical Distribution of Trauma Incidents in Shenzhen, China. Zhang GX, Fan JKM, Chan FSY, Leung GKK, Lo CM, Yu YM, Zhang H, Brundage SI, Jansen JO. World J Surg. 2017 Sep;41(9):2207-2214. Here
Beliefs and expectations of rural hospital practitioners towards a developing trauma system: A qualitative case study. Adams RDF, Cole E, Brundage SI, Morrison Z, Jansen JO. Injury. 2018 Jun;49(6):1070-1078. Here
MSc Course outline:
Year One:
Six CORE modules (which differ between programmes) including Trauma Systems, Haemorrhage and the response to injury, Trauma to the pelvis and torso, Neurotrauma, Fracture biology and limb trauma, Critical Care, Paed trauma and limb reconstruction
One elective module: including military and humanitarian trauma, burns, open fractures and orthoplastics.
Optional two-week summer school (see below)
Module assessments are conducted through timed MCQ examinations and written assignments.
Support with writing is available on our online learning platform and from the MSc Teaching Fellow.
Each MSc varies in course content. For more information, visit the course website Here
Year Two:
The second year starts with a Research Methods module prior to commencement of the Dissertation.
This research project has been designed to enable MSc students to submit their Dissertations (Quantitative and/or Qualitative Methods) for publication at the end of the programme.
Read previously published Dissertations from the Trauma MSc
*Students from a variety of backgrounds are welcome on the programme, if you have any questions about eligibility, please visit the Course Page
*Students are supported by the Teaching Fellow in Academic and Pastoral areas to ensure success if you have not written an academic piece for some time, if English is not your first language, or if you are neuro-diverse (assessments for Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other learning challenged are available through Student Services).
MSc Summer School
First year students on the MSc Trauma Sciences and MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Science programmes have the option of further developing their knowledge, technical skills and professionalism by attending our unique 2 week residential London Summer School.
The London Summer School incorporates simulated scenario training to complement students’ didactic learning and provide a solid grounding in the core clinical functions required to manage seriously injured patients.
Students can engage in workshops with the London’s Air Ambulance, surgical and splinting skills and clinical trauma simulations, as well as hear from leaders in the trauma field. A huge range of topics are covered including war surgery, orthopaedic injury management, traumatic arrest and thoracotomy, challenging case simulations and more.
Over the course of two weeks, students will attend:
Lead lectures and interactive sessions
Visits to various London sites such as the Londons Air Ambulance Helipad
Group project sessions
Networking events, welcome reception and after school socials.
How to Apply
You can apply for these courses on-line:
MSc Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian)
MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Science
For more information, please see the Application information Page
The deadline for 2021/2022 MSc applications is Tuesday, 31st August 2021
Students who have received unconditional offers are encouraged to formally accept their offer in order to secure their place on the course as places are limited.
Funding opportunities
While taking on any Masters course requires financial considerations, there are plenty of funding options and scholarships available to applicants, which can be found here Funding a Masters- QMUL
The Course also encourages potential applications to apply for the C4TS Scholarship if you are applying from outside of the UK.
C4TS Scholarship
The C4TS scholarship is open to applicants applying for the MSc Trauma Sciences or MSc Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian) programmes. The scholarship awards 50% of the tuition fees for both years of the programme. Students must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a low or middle income country as defined by the World Bank (includes lower-middle and upper‑middle countries)
- The applicant must work full time in a low or middle income country
- The applicant must meet all MSc entry requirements of Queen Mary University of London
- The applicant should submit a 1000 word essay on the burden of trauma in their own region and or country and the systems of care for managing injured patients
- The applicant should submit a 500 word essay on how the MSc will help their education, career and injured patients in their institution or region
Essays and any enquiries can be submitted to traumamasters@qmul.ac.uk
* Please note that the applications for the 2020 academic year are closed. All current applications will be held in reserve. Those who have not been successful are highly encouraged to re-apply for the next year if possible.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 academic year.
Professor Karim Brohi, MBBS, FRCS, FRCA
Professor of Trauma Sciences
Founder - International Masters in Trauma Sciences Suite of Programmes
Centre for Trauma Sciences - Queen Mary University of London
Professor Susan Brundage, MD, MPH, FACS
Professor of Surgery and Director of Innovation and Electronic Learning - The Program in Trauma
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
University of Maryland School of Medicine
MSc Trauma Sciences Critical Care lead-Queen Mary University of London
Mr Kash Akhtar MBBS, BSc, MEd FRSA FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Reader in Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust, London.
Senior Clinical Academic Lecturer & Course Director MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences,
The Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Centre for Trauma Sciences - Queen Mary University of London
Mr Pete Bates, BSc. MBBS MRCS FRCS (Tr and Orth)
The Royal London Hospital, Clinical Lead for orthopaedics
Honorary Senior Lecturer, MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences
The Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Centre for Trauma Sciences - Queen Mary University of London
Dr. Elaine Cole
Senior Lecturer Trauma Sciences
Co-Director MSc Trauma Sciences
Director of Research and Innovation, Pan London Major Trauma System
Module Leads:
Military and Humanitarian: Dr. Christos Giannou
Former Head Surgeon of the ICRC
Member of the Order of Canada for Humanitarian work
Paediatrics & Deformity correction: Mr. Kyle James
Consultant in Orthopaedics and Trauma at The Royal London,
St Bartholomew's and Barts and The London Children's Hospitals
Complex Spine: Mr. Syed Aftab
Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal London (Barts Health NHS Trust)
